The Survival Podcast Homestead Projects for the Winter Season – Epi-3761
Nov 18, 2025
Explore the importance of planning winter homestead projects as Jack shares insights on evaluating the past year and prioritizing goals. Learn about his ambitious studio remodel, aquaponics expansion, and methods for optimizing property management. Hear about innovative ideas like biochar creation and mushroom inoculation. Discover tips for writing, community fishing trips, and embracing productive habits. Plus, meaningful barnyard stories highlight the joys of everyday farm life. Tune in for motivation to kickstart your winter projects and maximize your homesteading efforts!
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Use Fall Lulls For Winter Planning
- Use the seasonal lull before winter to plan and reflect on your homestead goals.
- Ask what worked, what didn't, what to abandon, and what you enjoyed to guide next year.
Stormy Spring Then Brutal Summer
- Jack describes a wet mild spring followed by brutal drought and 100+° heat in July.
- That year revealed weaknesses on his property and seeded ideas for next-season fixes.
Four Questions To Decide Next Year
- Evaluate four questions: what worked, what didn't, clear losers, and what you enjoyed.
- Use these answers to decide what to keep, tweak, drop, or buy instead next year.
